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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1946

Page

4

Subscription rate fragment from Carrie’s notices

Fragmented OCR shows varied subscription rates and durations with names like Carrie and Zoe. Mentions 6 months 65, 3 months, 1 year, and weekly options. References National Representatives and Jenn W. Cullen Company with locations Chicago New York Columbus Cleveland. Overall text is garbled.

Carrie Cainer Zoe Mm Bvaiabie Evanaoe Jenn W. Cullen Company Chicagoew York Columpus, O Cievelas

National Dispatch: tension, peace aims, and world power

David Lawrence discusses postwar tensions and US strategy. He warns against provoking war while stressing the need for naval and air power. He notes a June conference with top military and State Department officials and emphasizes preserving peace through strength, not isolation.

Washington Japan Navsen Perry Weith Peles Sean Pospmey Europe Congress Truman Whigi Cn Army Avy Department of State V-J Daltt Mediterranean United Nations United States Great Britain Russia Hitler

Dark House of Fitzgeralds Echoes of Rosaries and Hope

Cecelia Hart narrates a chaotic night at the Fitzgeralds’ where illness and prayer intertwine. Ellen and Mrs Fitzgerald’s condition shifts from dire to better, prompting Ellen to invite Cecelia on a canoe trip with Miss Charlotte and Mark, signaling a future outing and continued entwined fates.

Fitzgeralds Ellen Cousin Ellen Rosa Thomas Mary Elizabeth Hart Celia Mrs. Fitzgerald Mark Cecelia Charlotte Jeff Moss Charlotts

Jobs and unemployment hover over Southeastern Ohio

The Athens field office reports unemployment claims rising from 121 in June 1945 to 8,856 in June 1946, with 2,634 World War II veterans seeking pay. Housing shortages and trained workers gaps persist as 138 skilled workers, including six carpenters, register for benefits. Potential for a housing and labor mismatch looms as officials warn prosperity could be a false balloon and recruitment efforts meet low acceptance.

Athens Athens County O.C H. H. Sends BUC Sands

Press Sniping and Political Satire Across Nations

A critique on free press practices and political critique, noting Ilya Ehrenburg and British figures, contrasting sharp attacks with parliamentary decorum. It discusses the Labour government’s reform burdens, balancing satire and legitimate dissent as leaders like Roosevelt, Churchill, Stalin, and Hurd provoke debate on Populist support and policy methods.

Ilya Ehrenburg Hosses Britain Eisnu Roment Marty al Ranstvelt Churchill Stalin Hurd Labor

Hospital funding shortfall after new act targets

Peter Edson notes less than one third of America's real hospital needs will be met by the $1.125 billion federal state and local funds from the five year hospital survey and construction act. He details required beds costs and the role of non federal funds and private non profit hospitals in state plans.

Washington America Truman United States Alaska Hawa U.S. Public Health Service Dan New Fedical Thores Darran Duhlice oTmdee Wongien Wall

Chaunecer-Dover 43 Class Reunion Held at Guyvsville Park

The Chaunecer-Dover 43 class held a Sunday reunion at Guyvsville Park with a picnic dinner. Mrs. Leah G. Featherston sponsored the event, and listed attendees included Canter, Char- Helen dy, Johnson, Jo Williamson, Dorothy Jane White, Jeenette Jack, Mutehe Ti, Lois Or x, Howard Hanning, Arthur Chiki, Lois Shafer and Frank San born. some members were unable to attend.

Nczhy Chaur Leah G. Featherston Canter Char- Helen Johnson Jo Williamson Dorothy Jane Jane White Jeenette Jack Mutehe Ti Blackford Lois Or x Howard Hanning Arthur Chiki Lois Shafer Frank Sanborn

Chauncey Residents Gather for Lancaster Dinner Night

A Chauncey family and friends met at Lancaster for a Friday meal centered on a two course chicken dinner. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Alex Madek and daughter Judy of Detroit, Mr and Mrs Stanley Edwards, Louise Dew Masur, Mr and Mrs Harvey, Mrs Mars Chauncer, Andrew Moods, and Louise Moody among others.

Chauncey Chaunheld Fridatow Louise Moody Lancaster Alex Madek Trazel Harvey Judy Detroit Stanle Edwards Louise Dew Masur MM Harvey Mars Chauncer Elick Frances Mars Andrew Moods Lowise Moody Lan

Blaze damages Johnson home in attic fire

Chauncey Chaunces Department responded to a late Sunday blaze at the Johnson residence. Fire chief F. Loaner said a defective condition caused the attic fire, with estimated damage around 3200 dollars to Mr and Mrs Lewis John.

Chauncey Chaunces Department Delta Convers Pied Oy Lewis Johnaur F. F

Yrs Mary Dew Returns From Trip

Mrs Mary Dew returns from a visit to Rome after touring with her son Reed and daughters. She was accompanied by Mr and Mrs Edwards and was visited by Henry Edwards in Brookfield.

Mary Dew Trip Neex Rome Reed Eeling W oVa Stanley Edwards Henry Edwards Brookfield

Near Chauncey Family Plans Camp Meeting Attendance

The Chauncey family will attend the Holiness Church camp meeting at Quinces Ti and later return around September 1. Mrs Dorothy Menney Sovereign and a sister accompany Mr and Mrs Chauncey to the event.

Chauncey Drew Ney Quinces Dorothy Menney

Straitsville Social Briefs Update on residents and visits

Straitsville notes moveins and visitors from Zanle Cincinnati Baltimore Marion and Columbus. Social items include a Rebekah Lodge meeting farewell for Elizabeth Reynolds and boundary chatter about birthdays showers and church group activities.

Family notes reveal Blanche Fuller Brown’s recovery

Mrs Laura Russell Chauncey reports surgery success for her sister Mrs Blanche Fuller Brown of Chauncey. Brown recently underwent major surgery at St Joseph Hospital in Pontiac Michigan and is the daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Ira Fuller, long residents of Chauncey.

Chauncey Laura Russell Blanche Fuller Brown St. Joseph Hospital Pontiac Mich Brown Ira Fuller

Condition Improves For Mrs Stella Witham In Chauncey

Mrs Stella Witham of Chauncey is reported improved. Her granddaughter Jayne Witham of Glouster has spent several weeks with her grandmother. Mr and Mrs George Stoodt are in Bellville while the other party attends. Dia Versi are spending by we Bellville.

Chauncey Stella Witham Jayne Witham Glouster Bellville George Stoodt Dia

Prayer Meeting Set at Mer Holiness Church Home

Weekly prayer gathering announced for Thursday at 7 30 pm at the home of Mr and Mrs Cecil Santhorn in Maines Run. The Mer Holiness Church holds the service, inviting members of the community to attend.

Mer Holiness Church Cecil Sanhorn Maiies Run

Child Burned Fatally Playing With Flares

A child died after playing with highway flares, described as the daughter of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Altvater. Also reported is the death of Keith Burton associate professor of accounting at Miami University. The word Nippon derives from Japanese for sun and rising.

Saxdvik van Alttvater Kenneth Altvater Onford Keith Burton Miami University Nippon Japan

Buchtel News Notes Visit and Birthday Celebration

Mrs Ed Stevens and family host weekend gathering with relatives including Sayre, Bookman, Andrews, and Sayre grandchildren in attendance. Betty Andrews celebrated her 16th birthday with grandmother Mrs Nona Sayre and a party at the Stevens home. Out of town guests included H G Sayre and sons Jack and Jimmie, plus Mr Thomas Sayre and others from Columbus Nelsonville and Lancaster.

Nano Gayle Sayre Billy Sayre Charles McDonald H. G. Sayre Jack Jimmie Thomas Sayre Columbus Billy Chaser Mae Kelfeer Nelsonville Ray Turner Lancaster Miss Andrews

NBC to televise West Point football this Fall

NBC announces telecast plans for West Point football this fall with Army schedule including Army vs Villanova on Sept 21 and Army vs Notre Dame on Nov 9. NBC also continues weekly fight telecasts with sponsors, while CBS airings include Shader of a Doubt and other programs in the evening lineup.

New York NBC West Point CBS Madison Square Garden Army Villanova Notre Dame Mrs. North His Mouse Art Her Kay Kyser Lawson Gregory Peck ABC LaGuardia Berlin S$ Court of Missing Heirs Frankie Carlie Earl Godwin Chicago Navier Cugat Ben Kay John Mason Brown

Broadwell Homeroom Sunday Social Draws Wide Circle

A large crowd gathered at the J. B. Church Sunday for a homeroom social with Rev. Standiford and Jacksonville attendance noted. Families from Athens Parkersburg Blaumox Maeketta Willaughte and Akron visited, including Ogg, Smith, Parsons, Arens, Van Dyke, Ross, and others.

Broadwell J. B Jacksonville Standiford Teamton Oze Ellice Roscoe Og Cleverand Carl Ogg Qeoez Elmer Raby Mich Ogre Wilkins Nelsonwife Willaughte Ralph Fyock Blaumox Hattie Webb Cole Ralph Westbrook Maeketta Frank Parsons Cook van Dyke Walter Arens Lelia Arens Mullard Hoberon Akron Phil Ross Corning

Social News From Run Run Station Highlights Local Visits

Mrs Anna Ward hosted her granddaughter visit and Ershel Kurfman with family from Nitro W Va were guests. Arlen Hewitt and family from Columbus visited his parents Ernest and Mildred Black. Church meeting at Old Ikger Silver Run drew several locals. Pauline Herrmann nurse at Holzer Hospital vacationing with Roy Herrmann's family.

Story's Run Anna Mrs Roy Herrmann

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